HISTORY

John developed an interest in magic when he was very young after seeing magic specials on TV as well as at special touring performances that visited his hometown of Sheridan, WY.  While John knew a couple of simple tricks early on, magic wouldn't become a major part of his life until a chance encounter with some friends (who happened to be amateur magicians) spurred his interest during the summer of his junior year in high school.

Surprisingly, Sheridan's Public Library had an extensive collection of magic books which helped John to develop his passion as he honed his craft and began performing around his hometown.  Performances for friends and family grew into birthday parties and local group events which eventually led to performing large illusion shows for theater audiences throughout his home state of Wyoming.  

Following this progression, John launched his first headlining tour, Locked UP in April of 2009. The show, which opened to sold out crowds included a very special stunt.  The spectacle, Rotellini's first venture into stunt work, was entitled -B L I N D- and required John to spend a day without sight, wrapping up with a blind drive through the streets of his hometown in a 2009 Pontiac Solstice roadster.

Three years later, in January of 2012, the show transitioned from it's original Locked UP format into the TOURPOCALYPSE brand. The show, a blend of high-octane illusions punctuated with close up effects, celebrity cameos and what can only be called "special" theatrical moments, entertained crowds across the U.S. and led to John's first full-length DVD - John Rotellini: TOURPOCALYPSE Live From The Gryphon Theatre. 

From late 2011 until early 2013 John spent most of his time on the road.  After his critically-acclaimed tour wrapped its run during the middle of 2013, John began developing an all-new show -  AGENT PROVOCATOUR which began in 2015 and is currently touring the United States.

On April 19, 2016, John became the first magician to perform at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.  John joined the Harlem Globetrotters (who were also completing another first for the arena - its first athletic event) to create some very special magic for their 90th Anniversary World Tour.

John has remained busy, raising thousands of dollars for charities that include Kidd's Kids, Children's Miracle Network, Win-Win Entertainment, The USO and Relay for Life while traveling the country entertaining audiences at various colleges, public and private events to rave reviews. He has been fortunate enough to gain sponsorship from Countryman Microphones, Honey Stinger, American Crew Men's Products and has had the privilege of having EXPRESS Fashion be the official wardrobe provider for some of his tours.